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Should you see a doctor if your hair is falling out in giant clumps, where after your shower you have a clump of hair bigger than your hand?

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Yes: To rule out endocrine disease or autoimmune conditions.

Answered 3/7/2014

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A member asked:

Should you see a doctor if your hair is falling out in giant clumps, where after your shower you have a clump of hair bigger than your hand?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

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